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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.20, 1,604.10 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.20, 1,604.10 and 453.80 is: 680.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.20 : 1,604.10 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.20/1,604.10 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.20x = 1,604.10 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.20x = 727,940.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,940.58/1,070.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.19

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